Derrida's views were often controversial (often as they criticized the work of
others). In 1992, Cambridge University awarded Derrida an honorary doctorate,
despite opposition from its Philosophy Faculty. Twenty philosophers signed a
letter of protest that Derrida's work "does not meet accepted standards of
clarity and rigour".

On his death, a New York Times obituary that was rather critical received
thousands of online objections from his admirers.